SONY Music Japan returns to the release radar this summer with several new remixes via the newly-rebranded Sakura Chill Beats YouTube channel from some of electronic dance music’s biggest names. Slushii, Corsak, and James Landino lend their sonic magic to several opening and ending theme songs from hit anime series ‘Naruto: Shippuden’ and ‘Boruto – Naruto Next Generations’, coinciding perfectly as as a 2-day long pre-show special content affair to celebrate the official Japanese broadcast of the latter. Out now, Slushii’s remix of Ikimonogakari’s ‘Blue Bird’, Corsak’s rework of their hit ‘Baku’, and James Landino’s new take on halca’s ‘Kimi ga Ita Shirushi’ are now available to stream via the Sakura Chill Beats YouTube channel.
Slushii kicks things off with the channel’s second official upload, and lends Ikimonogakari’s ‘Blue Bird’ a driving quality, one that he maintains effortlessly throughout the remix’s approximately three-minute runtime. Building up a palpably taw tension with each passing second, the forcible bass drops ensues, replete with a propulsive flair throughout. A steady beat and infectious rhythm are added to the contemplative single in order to give it a more upbeat tone, one that perfectly fits Slushii’s hard-hitting overall ambiance as a producer. A bouncy, fun endeavor, the newly-updated track is a sprightly tune that is sure to have any avid fan of ‘Naruto’, or any casual listener, on their feet in no time.
“Remixing ‘Blue Bird’ was very unique for me because I watched Naruto: Shippuden when it was airing on TV, so I got nostalgia from remixing this song!” – Slushii
Corsak’s remix of Ikimonogakari’s ‘Baku’ continues the new uploads via the channel as the third installment, and begins with subtle, mellow electronic dance music production elements. A faint beat can be heard distantly in the background, building its way up to an eventual drop whilst paired alongside the commanding vocal cut. The rhythmic, offering boasts four-on-the-floor sensibilities, in addition to a sonically propelling aspect that carries the listener throughout its entirety with ease. Funky from start-to-finish, the energetic track is a perfectly-executed remix of one of the most beloved ‘Boruto’ opening themes.
Lastly, James Landino provides a complete reimagining of halca’s ‘Kimi ga Ita Shirushi’, an ending theme song to ‘Boruto’, infusing it with a high-octane quality in favor of its slower-paced tone. The emotional, rich lyricism flows throughout the track, and serves as a prime accompaniment to Landino’s wholly propulsive signature production. In all, the rework is an entrancing piece that is full of lively energy.
